The division of the State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau is seeking tips from area residents regarding a residential fire in Sylvania.
On Saturday, July 30, at about 12:26 p.m., the Sylvania Township Fire Department responded to 2695 North Crissey Road in Sylvania for a residential structure fire.
The single-family residence was engulfed when crews arrived. It was determined that the residence had not been occupied for an extended period of time.
The investigation is being conducted by the State Fire Marshal, who determined the cause of the fire was arson.
A witness reports seeing an older model blue SUV speeding from the scene at the time of the fire. The Blue Ribbon Arson Committee is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire.
Anyone with information, photos or videos around the time of the fire is asked to contact the fire marshal’s tip line at 800-589-2728.
